Comparison of Knowledge of Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Healthy Pregnant Women Attending at Hospital in Bangladesh

Monir, Nowshin; Zeba, Zebunnesa; Rahman, Azizur

doi:10.3329/jcamr.v6i1.40781

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“…Lack of knowledge on anemia could be one reason for the high prevalence of anemia in Bangladesh. Our finding of poor knowledge of GDM is aligned with studies conducted in Bangladesh and other low-and-middle-income countries [ 74 , 75 ]. Compared to diabetes and anemia, knowledge of hypertension was better, especially among postpartum women, presumably because some had developed hypertension during their pregnancy.…”

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Developing targeted client communication messages to pregnant women in Bangladesh: a qualitative study

Pervin

Sarker

et al. 2021

BMC Public Health

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Background Timely and appropriate evidence-based practices during antenatal care improve maternal and neonatal health. There is a lack of information on how pregnant women and families perceive antenatal care in Bangladesh. The aim of our study was to develop targeted client communication via text messages for increasing antenatal care utilization, as part of an implementation of an electronic registry for maternal and child health. Methods Using a phenomenological approach, we conducted this qualitative study from May to June 2017 in two sub-districts of Chandpur district, Bangladesh. We selected study participants by purposive sampling. A total of 24 in-depth interviews were conducted with pregnant women (n = 10), lactating women (n = 5), husbands (n = 5), and mothers-in-law (n = 4). The Health Belief Model (HBM) was used to guide the data collection. Thematic analysis was carried out manually according to the HBM constructs. We used behavior change techniques to inform the development of targeted client communication based on the thematic results. Results Almost no respondents mentioned antenatal care as a preventive form of care, and only perceived it as necessary if any complications developed during pregnancy. Knowledge of the content of antenatal care (ANC) and pregnancy complications was low. Women reported a variety of reasons for not attending ANC, including the lack of information on the timing of ANC; lack of decision-making power; long-distance to access care; being busy with household chores, and not being satisfied with the treatment by health care providers. Study participants recommended phone calls as their preferred communication strategy when asked to choose between the phone call and text message, but saw text messages as a feasible option. Based on the findings, we developed a library of 43 automatically customizable text messages to increase ANC utilization. Conclusions Pregnant women and family members had limited knowledge about antenatal care and pregnancy complications. Effective health information through text messages could increase awareness of antenatal care among the pregnant women in Bangladesh. This study presents an example of designing targeted client communication to increase antenatal care utilization within formal scientific frameworks, including a taxonomy of behavior change techniques. Trial registration ISRCTN69491836. Registered on December 06, 2018. Retrospectively registered.

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Developing targeted client communication messages to pregnant women in Bangladesh: a qualitative study

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BMC Public Health

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“…When asked about their attitude towards eating healthy and routine physical activity during pregnancy, this study showed that a good percentage of the pregnant women agreed that eating healthy during pregnancy is essential while a little over half agreed with routine physical activity reducing their chances of developing GDM. Monir et al 31 while assessing the attitude of pregnant women towards eating healthy and routine physical activity during pregnancy, found out that more than half of the pregnant women maintained a meal plan during pregnancy while a little below half of them carried out physical exercise during pregnancy. Also, Price et al 27 showed that most women recognized eating a healthy diet and regular physical activity as appropriate lifestyle changes to help prevent GDM.…”

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Knowledge, Attitude and P erception Towards Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in University College Hospital, Ibadan

Bada,

Ojewale,

Akingbade

2024

Nursing & Midwifery Research Journal

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Introduction: The International Diabetes Federation has identified the emergence of gestational diabetes mellitus (DM) (GDM) as an underappreciated threat to maternal and child health. Adequate knowledge, a positive attitude towards prevention, and a positive perception of its danger could motivate pregnant women to take preventive measures. However, there is a dearth of literature on these among women attending antenatal clinics at UCH. This study, therefore aimed to assess pregnant women’s knowledge about GDM, report their attitudes and determine their perception towards GDM. Methods: A cross-sectional study assessed the knowledge, attitude and perception towards GDM. A total of 300 pregnant women registered with and attending the antenatal clinic in University College Hospital (UCH), were selected using a random sampling technique. A self-structured questionnaire using a GDM Knowledge Questionnaire and previous research questions on Perception and Attitude was used to collect data from participants. Data were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences 20.0 and hypotheses were tested using chi-square at 0.05 level of significance. Results: The mean age of the pregnant women was 30.60 ± 5.88 years. A little over one-fifth of the participants were knowledgeable about GDM. Three-quarters of the participants demonstrated a positive attitude while just a little over half had a positive perception of GDM. A significant association exists between participants’ knowledge about GDM and belief about screening for diabetes during pregnancy ( p = .006). There was a significant association between participants’ attitude and their perception of GDM ( p = .000). A direct significant association was also found between participants’ knowledge and their perceived risk of developing GDM ( p = .000). Discussion: While most of the pregnant women had poor knowledge about GDM, more than half of the pregnant women had positive attitudes towards GDM. A little over average possesses a positive perception towards GDM. Healthcare providers should intensify efforts in formulating appropriate methods to increase awareness with emphasis on the risks associated with GDM.

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“…Overall Knowledge about GDM is poor among pregnant women. 23 The Pondicherry based study was carried on 200 antenatal mothers with GDM and found that the knowledge regarding diabetes to be average. 24 A Kerala based study also reported similar findings.…”

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Knowledge regarding diabetes among expectant mothers attending ante natal clinic of a tertiary care institution of Kolkata: a cross sectional study

Biswas¹,

Das²,

Das³

2018

Int J Res Med Sci

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Background: Prevalence of gestational diabetes (GDM) has increased tremendously in India. Prevention of the condition is possible through health education. However, knowledge regarding diabetes is poor among Indian women. Thus, examining the basic knowledge regarding diabetes among expectant mothers is necessary to identify areas of deficit. Methods: An observational, analytical study of cross-sectional design was undertaken to assess the knowledge regarding diabetes among 173 expectant mothers attending the ante-natal clinic of R. G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata using a pre tested schedule. Results: Mean score of the respondents were less than 3 out of 8 which was a poor score. The overall mean diabetic score was similar for the antenatal mothers irrespective of the number of pregnancy (p=0.3154) but the score was greater than that for the non-pregnant women (p=0.0000). The expectant mothers showed better response compared to the controls when asked whether a person can have diabetes but be unaware of the condition; whether diabetes can harm a person's body before diagnosis; long term complications of the disease(P<0.05). However, answers were similar across all groups with respect to queries like the age group in which the condition is more commonly diagnosed and whether diabetes is curable (p>0.05). The pregnant women had less reported leisure time physical exercise and first degree relative with diabetes (p<0.05). Conclusions: Mean knowledge score of the expectant mothers was more than the women controls though the overall score was poor. A structured awareness program is urgently needed which would first address diabetes in general and then the specifics of GDM.

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Comparison of Knowledge of Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Healthy Pregnant Women Attending at Hospital in Bangladesh

Cited by 5 publications

References 28 publications

Developing targeted client communication messages to pregnant women in Bangladesh: a qualitative study

Developing targeted client communication messages to pregnant women in Bangladesh: a qualitative study

Knowledge, Attitude and P erception Towards Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in University College Hospital, Ibadan

Knowledge regarding diabetes among expectant mothers attending ante natal clinic of a tertiary care institution of Kolkata: a cross sectional study

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